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How to install "Better Advancements"

Successor to BetterAchievements for the new advancements system in minecraft 1.12+

Author

way2muchnoise

Downloads

230.3M

Last Updated

May 7, 2026

Mod Loaders

NeoForge Fabric Forge

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2 1.21.11 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1
Cosmetic

Quick Install ID

#better-advancements

Install Better Advancements in GDLauncher

Better Advancements runs on NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick whichever your existing instance uses, or create a new one. GDLauncher installs the correct loader automatically.

Install on NeoForge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the NeoForge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Advancements supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-advancements, find Better Advancements in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Fabric

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Fabric loader and a Minecraft version that Better Advancements supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-advancements, find Better Advancements in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Install on Forge

  1. Open GDLauncher and create a new instance (the + button on the Library page).
  2. Pick the Forge loader and a Minecraft version that Better Advancements supports (26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are common choices).
  3. Open the new instance, go to the Addons tab, and click Add Addons.
  4. Paste the Quick Install ID #better-advancements, find Better Advancements in the results, and hit Download. GDLauncher pulls dependencies automatically.
  5. Hit Play. That's it.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what Better Advancements supports. As of the latest release, 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6 are supported. Better Advancements supports multiple loaders (NeoForge, Fabric, Forge); pick whichever matches your other mods. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Better Advancements free?

Yes. Better Advancements is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does Better Advancements support?

Better Advancements supports Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.11, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does Better Advancements require Forge or Fabric?

Better Advancements supports NeoForge, Fabric, Forge. Pick the loader that matches your other mods, or let GDLauncher set up a fresh instance for you.

How do I install Better Advancements?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #better-advancements. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made Better Advancements?

Better Advancements is made by way2muchnoise. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/better-advancements).

Need help?

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